Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 467 Building a fashion empire in Ghana is most likely one of the most difficult tasks in the nation. One young tailor/designer Marique had done just this with a beautiful luxurious store based in Accra. Unfortunately, Marique’s shop was destroyed by fire on Monday morning. The sad news was shared by his close friend Kofi Forson on Twitter. The cause of the fire is still unknown, however, images obtained from Twitter shows the damage the fire caused to the shop. The shop was razed down by fire on Monday morning. The designer Marique has spent the past few days mourning over his loss with tweets breaking down the difficulties around building his store. More Articles You Would Love New Ghanaian Fashion Brand Pelliguen Brings Denim To The Forefront With Haute Trending Styles Sponsored: ITF Dubai 2015 Creates Textile & Fashion Bonanza in the Middle Eastern Textile Market This time, I am personally pleading with you to please donate cos the expenses coming up now are crazy. 0247850589 | Derick Manu Acheampong | MTN Mobile Money. — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 29, 2020 The biggest expense (triple the cost of machines) will be the new shop and all the stuff needed including fabrics mini equipments and tools to get it ready for work but again vim! — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 29, 2020 Fund Raiser Campaign Set Up A campaign was started on Twitter to raise $3000 worth of funds to help Marique get back on his feet. Caroline Samspon was one of the first celebrities to weigh in her support for the young budding designer. You can also share or donate to this Gofundme. Help for @tailorMARIQUEhttps://t.co/hUbYKhqqsb — Caroline SAMPSON (@caroline4real) December 28, 2020 Baby mother to skirt wearing man Osebo, Nana Aba also weighed in. Upon seeing the news reached out to the young chap to pledge her support for him as fans also are donating through the gofundme account set up to raise some amount for him to get back on his feet. To date, the gofundme account has raised a little over $800. See a video and images of the damaged store below. And some had even left…. pic.twitter.com/bxfa0tgUUO — Chief (@tailorMARIQUE) December 28, 2020 There’s Still Hope For Fashion Designers In Ghana Maintaining a store in Ghana is far from easy, hence why most brands do not own one. However, various variety brand store are popping up across Accra, recently founder of JACCD school, Joyce Ababio launched her Black and White Accent Concept store as seen below. Hopefully we can look forward to a better future of fashion in Ghana. VIDEO: Joyce Ababio Opens ‘Black White and Accents’ Concept Store For Ghanaian Fashion Designers Ghana Celebrity Watch UPCOMING TOP EVENTS! VIEW ALL EVENTS Click Here To Submit stories Email: [email protected] or HashTag #FashionGHANA Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You Vlisco Ghana Unveils ‘Eclectic Cool’ Collection & Naa Ashokor As Brand Influencer With... #BeautyOfTheWeek: Proud Jamaican Influencer Anthena, Scoops Our BOTW of the Week With Her... Fashion Week Organizers from Across Africa Assemble in Ethiopia to Forge A Cohesive... Leading Ghanaian Menswear Brand ‘Kustom Looks’ Takes Over ‘All Africa Games 2023’ With... #OOTD: Berla Mundi Serves Haute Couture As She Shakes The Net With A... VIDEO: Arisar (Barbados) @ Accra Fashion Week 2023 VIDEO: Wig Wearing Black Mom Hospitalized With Horrific Skin Reaction & Illness After... A Detailed Insight Into Ethiopia’s TechStitched Fashion Program & The Participating Fashion Weeks... Cornrows With Cowry Shells: A Red Carpet Show Stopper & A Modern Twist... PICS: To Much Glamour; Check Out Bonang Matheba, Swanky & More At The... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.